Multi-function scarf

ABSTRACT

A scarf includes a scarf body including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; and a loop at the free end, wherein the loop receives at least a corner of the rectangular portion to secure the scarf.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to articles of clothing, and morespecifically to scarves to be worn around a neck, waist or a head of theuser.

Scarves or mufflers have long been used for both decorative andutilitarian purposes. Most often, a scarf comprises an elongated pieceof woven cloth having a length substantially longer than thecircumference of the wearer's neck, and a uniform width larger than thevertical extent of the neck. The scarf is knotted or wrapped about theneck, so as to cover the neck and protect it from inclement weather.

Decorative scarves are usually constructed from substantially thinnermaterial than are utilitarian scarves, but are similarly draped aboutthe body. Known scarves are made from a very wide assortment ofmaterials and are worn in a wide variety of styles, includingconventional neck scarves, head wraps, head bows, shoulder wraps and asshawls or stoles.

It has become fashionable in recent years to accessorize an outfit witha scarf. As a result, numerous scarves have been offered to the marketmade of various types of fabric, have a plethora of print designvariations, and are of varying shapes from rectangular to square.However, some of the users find it difficult to tie the scarf in morethan a few methods and find it entirely frustrating to attempt to tie ascarf to present a new look. Additionally, some of the methods of tyinga scarf tends to prevent the scarf from being tied tightly, thus causingconsiderable annoyance to the user, who has to re-tie the scarf again,often in the absence of a mirror. Some also find it hard to remember thedifferent ways to tie the scarf since some methods can be in complicatedsteps.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In a first aspect, a scarf includes a scarf body including a rectangularportion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portionhaving a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrallyconnected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the legextending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from afree end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; and a loop at thefree end, wherein the loop receives at least a corner of the rectangularportion to secure the scarf.

In a second aspect, a method of tying a scarf includes providing a scarfbody including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sidesand a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse,wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion onone of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides,and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one ofthe long sides; providing said free end with a loop; and drawing atleast a corner of the rectangular portion through the loop to secure thescarf.

Yet another aspect provides for the use of a substantially elongatedscarf body having a first generally rectangular portion, and a secondgenerally triangular portion extending from one side of the rectangularportion. The first and second portions are integrally connected to eachother, so that a portion of one side of the rectangular portion becomesone side of the rectangular portion. A free end of the triangularportion is folded over and stitched to the scarf body to form a loop oran opening.

In operation, a corner of the rectangular portion is pulled through theloop or the opening allowing creation of various styles of tying thescarf. The scarf as tied can be worn on a neck, waist or head of a user,or to accessorize on a handbag. With different tying styles and adjustedpositions, the wearer can create looks from fun to formal. To start,place the curved side against the backside of the wearer's neck, huggingthe body with the looped open end on the left and hence the rectangularend on the right side of the body.

Implementations of using the scarf can include one or more of thefollowing methods. The methods include designating corner A as a corneralong the longest side of the scarf, corner C as a corner diagonallyacross from corner A, and corner B is a corner between corners A and C.One method includes pulling corner C through the loop so that corner Bis hidden within the loop. A second method uses corner B to pull therectangular portion through the loop to form a tie as it hangs loosethrough the opening. A third method includes using corner B to pull therectangular portion through the loop; lifting corner B so that corners Aand C point downward; using corner B to wrap the scarf around the neck;pulling corner B back through the left side of the loop; and adjustingthe scarf around so that it is placed in a desired position. A fourthmethod includes using corner B to pull the rectangular portion throughthe loop; flipping the rectangle so that corner A is now on a left side;pulling corner B through the loop; pulling a shared edge between cornersA and B until corner A is through the loop; and forming a bow withcorner A as the top edge of the bow, corner B as bottom edge of the bow(both on right side with respect to the person tying it) and corner Cstaying as the left bottom edge of bow. A fifth method includes drawinga middle section of the scarf through the loop stopping at half way orat a desired length, forming a bubbly round section on the left side anda ruffle look on the right side (with respect to the person). Thismethod can also be modified by optionally lifting corner A through theloop with the middle section to create more dimensions on the bubblyround section of the left side. A sixth method involves lifting corner Bso that corners A and C point downward and pulling corner B through theloops so that corner C is hidden within the loop. A seventh methodincludes pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C areeven at length. An eighth method continues from method seven, pullingcorner A through the loop until corners A and C are even at length, byturning the inside of the scarf outward until corner B appears on thefront of the right side and adjusting so that a distance between cornerB and the loop is equidistant with the other side. A ninth methodincludes bringing corners A and C together and pulling the cornersthrough the loop until there are equal parts on the sides of the loop,creating an even bow. Method ten continues on the ninth method bypulling corners A and C through the loop even further so that there isonly about one inch or one and a half inches of material left on theright side; turning the scarf ninety degrees so that corners A and C arepointing downward (right side with corner B now becomes the top side)and twisting the top side with corner B inwards towards the user fromright to left into a tulip or rose-like flower. An eleventh methodinvolves pulling corners B and C through the loop, so that the side withcorner B and C has equal material as the side with corner A, creating abig bow look that can be worn in front or optionally draping the scarfover a shoulder half way. A twelfth method involves pulling corners Band C through the loop so that there is about two inches of materialleft on the side with corner A creating a ruffle on this side; andletting corner B and C hang. A thirteenth method involves pullingcorners B and C through the loop so there are equal parts on both sides;then bringing corners B and C back through the loop once more; stoppinghalf way to create a bow look; and adjusting the left and right sides tomatch in size. For a different look, instead of pulling both corners Band C back through the loop, a single corner can be pulled back through.A fourteenth method involves pulling the rectangular portion through theloop using corner B; holding corner B outward so that corners A and Cdrop downward; using a finger to the left of the loop, wrap the scarfaround the finger and around itself to create a rose-like flower; andpulling and inch of the remaining end of corner B through the backsideof the flower where the finger used to be.

The scarf can have a curved transition between the rectangular portionand the triangular portion. The short side can be 0.72 of the long side,and the side with the integral short side and leg extending therefromcan be twice the long side.

Advantages of the preferred embodiment may include one or more of thefollowing. The scarf allows the user to vary the methods of tying thescarf with one basic scarf, continuously changing the resulting looks. Auser can securely tie a scarf and retain the scarf in the tied mannerregardless of movements of the user or exterior conditions, such aswind, rain.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1-2 are top views of one embodiment of a scarf.

FIGS. 3-16 illustrate various methods by which the scarf can be tied.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Reference will now be made to the drawings, wherein like numeralsdesignate like parts, and wherein numeral 10 designates a scarf inaccordance with the first embodiment of the present invention. As can beseen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the scarf comprises a scarf body 11 having afirst portion 12 and a second portion 14 integrally connected to theportion 12. The portion 12 has a first end 16, a second end 18 and sides20 and 22, respectively. The portion 14 is essentially a right anglewith a leg or side 30, a leg or base 26 integral and adjacent with theside 22 of the portion 12, and a hypotenuse or side 28 curvedlyextending from the side 22 of portion 12 and having a free end 24. Thefree end 24 of portion 14 is folded over, towards the portion 12 and issecured, such as by stitching along a line to the scarf body. As aresult, a loop 32 is formed in the end 24 of portion 14.

The length of the rectangular portion can vary, depending onapplications, as well as the width of the rectangular portion anddimensions of the triangular portion. In one embodiment shown in FIG. 2,the side D and height E are equal in one embodiment and is about 3.5 cm.The first end 16 is denominated as X and is 72% of the side 20 which isdenominated as Y. The combined second end 18 and side 30 form Z, whichequals 2(Y).

The portion 12 has a generally square shape, while the portion 14 isgenerally triangular. A place of connection at side 18 and 30 isstraight, while a place of connection 28 is preferably rounded, formingan arc of 83° between the end 18 and side 28. This arc is created withits center at ½ of the length of side 20 and 5.5 cm perpendicular fromside 22 (in the direction away from side 20). The most distant part ofend 24 is preferably cut at an angle of −7° if the base wereperpendicular and to the left of side 24. In other words, the end of thearc can be connected to the base of side 24 to form the hypotenuse ofportion 14.

The scarf is a uniquely designed accessory that can be used in manyways. With different tying styles and positions, a user can create looksfrom fun to formal. For an ease of understanding of the methods of tyingthe scarf, the corners of portions the scarf will be designated byletters A, B and C as shown in the drawings. Corner A is the corneralong the longest side of the scarf, corner C is diagonally across fromcorner A, and corner B is the free corner between corners A and C. Tostart, place the curved side against the neck, with the looped end onthe left and the rectangular end on the right.

FIG. 3 shows one way to tie the scarf. In this method, the user placescorner C through the loop so that corner B in within the loop.

FIG. 4 shows another way to tie the scarf. The wearer can use corner Bto pull the whole rectangle through the loop. The wearer can then neatlytuck in corners A and C to make a ‘tie’.

FIG. 5 shows a third way to tie the scarf. The wearer can:

-   -   use corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop;    -   lift corner B so that corners A and C point downward;    -   use B to wrap the scarf around your neck.    -   pull corner B back through the left side of the loop; and    -   turn the whole scarf around so that the loop is placed in back,        or to your desired liking.

FIG. 6 shows a fourth way to tie the scarf:

-   -   use corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop;    -   turn the rectangle so that A is now on the left side;    -   pull corner B through the loop, and gently pull the edge it        shares with corner A;    -   do this until corner A is through the loop;    -   adjust as necessary so that a ‘bow’ is formed.

FIG. 7 shows a fifth method to tie the scarf by grabbing a middle of thescarf, and pulling the middle through the loop.

FIG. 8 shows a sixth method to tie the scarf by: lifting corner B sothat corners A and C point downward; and pulling corner B through theloops so that corner C is within the loop. This can also be draped overthe shoulder.

FIG. 9 shows a seventh method to tie the scarf by: pulling corner Athrough the loop until corners A and C are even.

FIG. 10 shows an eighth method to tie the scarf by:

-   -   pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C are        even;    -   gently turning up the inside of the scarf until corner B        appears;    -   adjusting so that the distance between corner B and the loop is        equidistant with the other side.

FIG. 11 shows a ninth method to tie the scarf by: bringing corners A andC together and pulling them through the loop.

FIG. 12 shows a tenth method to tie the scarf by:

-   -   bringing corners A and C together;    -   pulling the corners through the loop;    -   turning the scarf 90 degrees so that corners A and C are        pointing downward; and gently twisting the side with corner B        into a ‘flower’.

FIG. 13 shows method 11 to tie the scarf by pulling corners B and Cthrough the loop and adjusting as necessary. The scarf may be drapedover the shoulder.

FIG. 14 shows method 12 to tie the scarf by pulling corners B and Cthrough the loop and letting them drape downwards, adjusting asnecessary.

FIG. 15 shows method 13 to tie the scarf. This can be done by pullingcorners B and C through the loop; bringing corners B and C together andpull them back through the loop; and adjusting the tie so that the leftand right sides match in size.

FIG. 16 shows method 14 to tie the scarf. This can be done by:

-   -   using corner B to pull the whole rectangle through the loop;    -   holding corner B outwards so that corners A and C point        downward;    -   wrapping the remaining scarf around a finger placed left of the        loop to make a flower;    -   tucking corner B through the backside of the flower where the        finger has been.

As can be seen from the drawings, multiple variations of the modes oftying the scarf can be achieved with the same basic scarf structure,making the scarf of the present invention a practically universal scarf.

As can be easily appreciated, the design on the fabric itself, thefabric from which the scarf is made, as well as dimensions of thetriangular and rectangular portions, depending on the taste andintentions of the user, can be changed indefinitely.

The present disclosure includes that contained in the appended claims,as well as that of the foregoing description. Although this inventionhas been described in its preferred form with a certain degree ofparticularity, it is understood that the present disclosure of thepreferred form has been made only by way of example and that numerouschanges in the details of construction and the combination andarrangement of parts may be resorted to without departing from thespirit and scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:
 1. A method of tying a scarf, comprising: a. providing a scarf body including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; b. providing said free end with a loop; and c. drawing at least a corner of the rectangular portion through the loop to secure the scarf.
 2. The method of claim 1, comprising designating corner A as a corner along the longest side of the scarf, corner C as a corner diagonally across from corner A, and corner B is a corner between corners A and C.
 3. The method of claim 2, comprising pulling corner C through the loop so that corner B is within the loop.
 4. The method of claim 2, comprising using corner B to pull the rectangular portion through the loop to form a tie.
 5. The method of claim 2, comprising using corner B to pull the rectangular portion through the loop; lifting corner B so that corners A and C point downward; using corner B to wrap the scarf around a neck; pulling corner B back through a left side of the loop; and turning the scarf around so that the loop is placed in a desired position.
 6. The method of claim 2, comprising: using corner B to pull the rectangular portion through the loop; turning the rectangle so that corner A is now on a left side; pulling corner B through the loop, and pulling a shared edge between corners A and B until corner A is through the loop; and forming a bow.
 7. The method of claim 2, comprising drawing a middle of the scarf through the loop.
 8. The method of claim 2, comprising lifting corner B so that corners A and C point downward and pulling corner B through the loops so that corner C is within the loop.
 9. The method of claim 2, comprising pulling corner A through the loop until corners A and C are even.
 10. The method of claim 9, comprising turning the inside of the scarf until corner B appears and adjusting so that a distance between corner B and the loop is equidistant with the other side.
 11. The method of claim 2, comprising bringing corners A and C together and pulling the corners through the loop.
 12. The method of claim 11, comprising turning the scarf ninety degrees so that corners A and C are pointing downward and twisting the side with corner B into a flower.
 13. The method of claim 2, comprising pulling corners B and C through the loop.
 14. The method of claim 13, comprising draping the scarf over a shoulder.
 15. The method of claim 13, comprising pulling corners B and C further through the loop, pointing corners B and C downward.
 16. The method of claim 2, comprising pulling corners B and C through the loop; bringing corners B and C together and pulling corners B and C through the loop; and adjusting left and right sides to match in size.
 17. The method of claim 2, comprising pulling corners B and C through the loop; pulling corner B or C back through the loop; and adjusting left and right sides to match in size.
 18. The method of claim 4, comprising: lifting corner B so that corners A and C point downward; wrapping scarf around finger placed next to loop to create a flower; tucking corner B through the backside of flower where finger used to be.
 19. The method of claim 1, comprising folding the free end to form the loop with equal width and height.
 20. The method of claim 1, comprising providing a curved transition between the rectangular portion and the triangular portion.
 21. A scarf, comprising: a scarf body including a rectangular portion having long sides and short sides and a right triangular portion having a base, a leg and a hypotenuse, wherein the base is integrally connected to the rectangular portion on one of the long sides, the leg extending from one of the short sides, and a hypotenuse extending from a free end to a midpoint of said one of the long sides; and a loop at the free end, wherein the loop receives at least a corner of the rectangular portion to secure the scarf.
 22. The scarf of claim 21, wherein the short side is 0.72 the long side, and the side with the integral short side and leg extending therefrom is twice the long side.
 23. The scarf of claim 21, wherein corner A is a corner along the longest side of the scarf, corner C is a corner diagonally across from corner A, and corner B is a corner between corners A and C. 